White House Statement on Iran: Trump Prepared for Decisive Action

The White House has made it clear that only President Donald Trump is privy to the specific actions he intends to take in relation to Iran. This assertion was articulated by White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt during a statement to the AFP news agency.

Levitt emphasized that "the Iranian regime has until 8:00 PM Eastern Time to seize the moment and reach an agreement with the United States." This comment came in response to questions from reporters regarding the potential use of nuclear weapons by President Trump, as well as rumors surrounding the cessation of negotiations with Iran.

"Only the president knows how things are going and what he will do," Levitt added, underscoring that final decisions rest solely with Trump.

In the past 24 hours, Donald Trump has issued a series of new threats directed at Iran, asserting that he is prepared to act on these threats as soon as tonight if his ultimatum regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is not met. The U.S. President stated that the United States could "destroy Iran in one night" and could obliterate all bridges and power plants in the country within hours.

Trump further warned that if his demands are not met, "entire civilizations will perish." The ultimatum announced by Trump is set to expire at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, which corresponds to 3:00 AM on April 8 in Kyiv.

In response to these threats, Tehran has declared that should the United States launch further strikes on Iranian infrastructure, "the gates of hell" will open for both the U.S. and Israel. According to CNN, Tehran has indicated that it will fully open the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation for the financial damages inflicted upon the country due to the war.

On April 6, Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran are discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire through intermediaries, which could lead to a definitive end to the conflict. This suggests that both parties are attempting to find a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis.

On the same day, Reuters, citing its sources, reported that Iran has rejected a proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, under which Tehran would unblock the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ceasefire. This indicates that the situation remains tense, and the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the conflict appears quite distant at this time.

Thus, tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with the world closely monitoring events that could have serious implications for the region and international security as a whole.